Summary
Handwritten notes which appear to relate to the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament, originally stored within the pages of a black leather bound Bible, which was brought by Mary Ward when she migrated with her family from England to Australia in 1961.
Part of a large collection of material relating to the migration and settlement of British migrants to Australia in the 1960s under the 'Bring Out a Briton' Scheme. It documents in particular both the migration experiences of James and Mary Ward and their three children who arrived in Melbourne on the 'TSS Stratheden' from Yorkshire in December 1961; and the Burke Road East Malvern Methodist Church's sponsorship of a number of English families, including the Wards, under the Scheme. The Church's support included temporary accommodation for assisted families in a neighbouring house. The 'Bring Out a Briton' Scheme (1957-1982) was part of a Commonwealth Government initiative which offered subsidised ship fares, accommodation and support to encourage migration from the UK to Australia after World War II.
Physical Description
Hand-written notes on a single sheet of lined paper.
Significance
The Ward/Barlow Families collection is of national significance in documenting British assisted migration to Australia post-World War II. The collection provides a comprehensive snapshot from the commencement to completion of a British assisted migration experience and illuminates post-war immigration policies and procedures which favoured British immigration into Australia.
The collection of almost 400 items comprises a unique body of documentation with intersections between personal, community and government narratives that explore British post-World War II assisted migration. It includes photographs, personal correspondence, documents and objects offering a rare glimpse into the role of the Australian and British governments, Methodists Church sponsorship and community engagement in assisting and welcoming British immigrants to Australia. Assisted British migration was a constant theme of Australian immigration history until the early 1980s. Government initiatives such as the 'Bring Out A Briton' scheme had an enormous impact on the composition and size of the Australian population, making the Ward/Barlow collection of broad social and political historical significance.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from William & Jennifer Barlow, 22 Feb 2012
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Past Owner & User
Mrs Mary H. Ward, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, Great Britain
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Inscriptions
Front of page: 'Bear ye on anothers burdens & so fulfil the / law of Christ. Gal. 6. v.2...[Extensive text]' Back of page: 'Prayers & Praises fo in pairs...[Extensive text]'
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Overall Dimensions
135 mm (Width), 178 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Migration Schemes, English Immigration, Religions: Methodist, Churches, Community Organisations, Immigrant Voyages, Immigration, Migrants, Religions, Religious Artifacts, Religious Instruction, Religious Symbols, Prayers